The Abilene Zoo, along with H-E-B Helping Hands, will honor active and retired military families with a free day of food and fun from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday

Zoolute to Dyess is an annual event that coincides with National Armed Forces Day.

Dyess AFB leaders and other local dignitaries will be present for a 9 a.m. opening ceremony featuring Col. Brandon Parker, 7th Bomb Wing commander at Dyess Air Force Base.

Military families will be admitted free with the presentation of a military ID. A free lunch and snacks will be served from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., or until foo runs out. Children's activities, zookeeper talks and live music are scheduled.

The zoo is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Last admittance is 4 p.m. Regular admission is $8 for adults, $5.50 for children ages 3-12, $7 for seniors aged 60 and older.